Priti Patel faces three legal challenges over refugee pushback plans

Charities say home secretary's policy for small boats in Channel is unlawful under rights and maritime laws

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Priti Patel is facing three legal challenges over her controversial plans to push back refugees on small boats in the Channel who are trying to reach the UK.

Several charities including Care4Calais and Channel Rescue are involved in two linked challenges arguing that Patel's plans are unlawful under human rights and maritime laws. Freedom from Torture is involved in a third challenge.